The Kingdom of Kush: Africa's Forgotten Empire of Power — Fexingo History

The Kingdom of Kush: Africa's Forgotten Empire of Power — Fexingo History

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178 - Tanutamani and the Assyrian Sack of Thebes: End of Kushite Egypt
For over a thousand years, the Kingdom of Kush flourished along the Nile, south of Egypt, building pyramids, conquering pharaohs, and ruling an empire that stretched from the Mediterranean to the heart of Africa. Hosts Lucas and Luna guide listeners through the rise of Kush at Kerma, its golden age at Napata, and its final flowering at Meroë. Explore the reign of Piye, who conquered Egypt and founded the 25th Dynasty, and the warrior queen Amanirenas, who led Kushite armies against Rome. Trace the development of the Meroitic script, still only partially deciphered, and the worship of Apedemak, the lion-headed god. Uncover the economic networks of ironworking, gold, and incense that linked Kush to the Mediterranean, Arabia, and sub-Saharan Africa. This show grapples with the legacy of Kush as a Black civilization often overshadowed by Egypt, examining how race, colonialism, and historiography have shaped its study. From the earliest Kerma kings to the final collapse of Meroë around 350 CE, each episode unearths new evidence from archaeology and ancient texts, challenging old narratives and raising fresh questions about power, culture, and identity. #KingdomOfKush #Nubia #AncientAfrica #PharaohPiye #Amanirenas #Mero #Napata #Kerma #25thDynasty #MeroiticScript #Apedemak #KushiteEmpire #IronAgeAfrica #NileCivilizations #AncientEgypt #History #WorldHistory #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
178 - Tanutamani and the Assyrian Sack of Thebes: End of Kushite Egypt
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For over a thousand years, the Kingdom of Kush flourished along the Nile, south of Egypt, building pyramids, conquering pharaohs, and ruling an empire that stretched from the Mediterranean to the heart of Africa. Hosts Lucas and Luna guide listeners through the rise of Kush at Kerma, its golden age at Napata, and its final flowering at Meroë. Explore the reign of Piye, who conquered Egypt and founded the 25th Dynasty, and the warrior queen Amanirenas, who led Kushite armies against Rome. Trace the development of the Meroitic script, still only partially deciphered, and the worship of Apedemak, the lion-headed god. Uncover the economic networks of ironworking, gold, and incense that linked Kush to the Mediterranean, Arabia, and sub-Saharan Africa. This show grapples with the legacy of Kush as a Black civilization often overshadowed by Egypt, examining how race, colonialism, and historiography have shaped its study. From the earliest Kerma kings to the final collapse of Meroë around 350 CE, each episode unearths new evidence from archaeology and ancient texts, challenging old narratives and raising fresh questions about power, culture, and identity. #KingdomOfKush #Nubia #AncientAfrica #PharaohPiye #Amanirenas #Mero #Napata #Kerma #25thDynasty #MeroiticScript #Apedemak #KushiteEmpire #IronAgeAfrica #NileCivilizations #AncientEgypt #History #WorldHistory #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

Episodes

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Tanutamani and the Assyrian Sack of Thebes: End of Kushite Egypt

26 Jul 2026
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Decoding Kush: The Mystery of the Meroitic Script

25 Jul 2026
176-

Kushite King Arkamani and the End of the Priest-King Era

24 Jul 2026
175-

Kushite King Taharqa and the Canal from the Red Sea to the Nile

24 Jul 2026
174-

Kushite Queen Nawidemak and the Tomb of Meroe's Unknown Ruler

23 Jul 2026

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